Nibletz Staff
With the ecommerce industry booming so is the demand for well organised, reliable and competent warehouses. So today we are sharing our top seven tips on how to keep your warehouse a well oiled logistical machine to ensure you keep your clients happy and loyal to your business.
Organization
An efficient warehouse all comes to down to proper organisation and an ordered structure of how things are done. Inventory is the bread and butter of any warehouse and it need constant monitoring to ensure that only the most important items are stored and anything unnecessary is cleaned out so as to not cause an obstruction to your warehouse.
Ensuring that your warehouse is always free is clutter is the first step in keeping your warehouse floor organised. From there you will need to make sure that the inventory that you are left with is properly organised so that your staff knows where everything is, at all times, and can find items quickly. Proper organisation of inventory will save you time and money so it is well worth creating a proper system when it comes to effectively storing inventory.
Cleaning
A well oiled warehouse is also a clean warehouse. So you need to make sure that you are keeping your warehouse really clean and that you are giving it a deep clean on a regular basis. A deep clean means cleaning shelves, machinery, tools and the floor. Keeping your warehouse spick and span will reduce the amount of accidents that can happen, and keeping it dust free will reduce illnesses in your staff. If you are unsure of how to organise a deep warehouse clean check out cisco-eagle.com for top warehouse cleaning tips.
Staff Focused Equipment
Investing in the best equipment that will make the lives of your staff easier is really important to ensure that things are running smoothly. Investing in ergonomic equipment that is safe for your staff by providing optimum comfort and reduced levels of stress and injury is essential.
You will need to ensure that all the details are in place too and properly organised. Everything from proper weighing machine like, 1800scales.com, to crates, pallets, shipping packaging all the way through to the heavier machinery such as fork lift trucks, needs to be properly organised to optimize the productivity in your warehouse.
High Standards
Make sure that you set high standards for the maintenance, organisation and logistics for your warehouse. You will want to impart your high standards onto your staff to make sure that they are working to the level that you require. Make sure that all the hard work that you put into maintaining your warehouse is sustained by your workforce and that your staff are working hard on the constant upkeep and organisation of your warehouse.
Recycle
Being responsible with the enormous amount of material being disposed of is imperative. This is where ‘The Three R’s’ come into play: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. This method is super important in any warehouse environment so make sure that you are training and encouraging all staff on how to adhere to this structure to ensure the corporate responsibility of your business and better all-round organisation.
